Recall
Optima Ah-28 — 05V108000
NHTSA ID
05V108000
Make
Optima
Model
Ah-28
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-03-24
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units Affected
2
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SAF 05002
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
WEBASTO DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OPTIMA AT 316-779-7700 OR WEBASTO AT 810-593-6000.